Opening Statement: I am so happy, definitely happy. This is a blessing
to be in this situation and to have this opportunity to have the chance to play
with professionals. So I am definitely excited.

Q: What do you know about Sacramento?

Dickson: That it's all the way on the other side (of the country). But,
as I was saying earlier, they have Yolanda Griffith and Kara Lawson. Those are
really great players and I am excited to play amongst veterans.

Q: Have you ever been there at all or is it just a place on the map for
you?

Dickson: Never been there, so it's just like a place on the map for
me.

Q: What do you think the biggest transition will be going from college to
the WNBA and what are you looking forward to the most?

Dickson: I'm looking forward to going out to California. Sacramento
is a big city and I'm looking forward to getting adjusted. I think the transition
will be the game is faster, the girls will be bigger and stronger so as far
as me, I will just have to work harder to get stronger and elevate my game.

Brooke Smith, Stanford
# 23 Overall Pick
Minnesota Lynx

Opening Statement: It is really exciting having this opportunity just
to keep playing. It is a big sense of relief to finally hear your name called.

Q: Describe the overall emotions that you're feeling today.

Smith: I'm really excited. There's a lot of young talent (in Minnesota)
and they have a lot of great players. I'm really excited to get the opportunity
to be on the team and get a chance (to show what I can do) at training camp.

Q: What does the WNBA mean to you and how do you feel about being a role
model?

Smith: I'm really excited. I looked up to all these players as I was
growing up and love to watch them play, so the opportunity to be on the other
side of that is going to be really exciting and a cool experience. I look forward
to having the same effect on young kids as these players have had on me.

Q: There's been some question on your jump hook and whether that'll be able
to work at the next level. Are you concerned about that at all?

Smith: Not right now, I'm not. It is actually more of a running hook
and it is the shot that I've used for a long time, so I hope to still use it
at the next level and hopefully it will be effective.

Q: What do you think will be the toughest part about the transition?

Smith: I think it is just the whole faster pace, quicker pace. And I
think it's just more physical and those will probably be the biggest adjustments
I'll have to account for.

Cori Chambers, Georgia
# 26 Overall Pick
Connecticut Sun

Q: Can you just describe your feelings about being in the draft and what
your expectations are?

Chambers: It is just really overwhelming and exciting all at the same
time. There's also nervousness. I'm just glad it is over and I kind of know
a little bit more about what's going to happen.

Q: What are you most looking forward to about playing in the WNBA?

Chambers: Just playing basketball. I mean, that is what I love to do
so I am excited to be playing outside of college and on the professional level.

Q: What was your biggest inspiration to get to your level?

Chambers: Just for the love of the game. It's fun and I just love to
play.

Goring: I am progressing a lot. I am getting more in shape and getting
better and better. I had surgery recently and I am just going to keep on working.

Q: Are you relieved that you got drafted and now know where you'll be going?

Goring: I'm feeling relieved now. You just have to gear up and get ready
for the next level.

Q: How do you feel about going to Washington and what do you think you'll
bring to the team?

Goring: I'm really excited because Washington is so close to NC State.
No matter what, it is right down the street and just to be close to my home
town, I will be happy. It'll just be in the backyard, a quick train ride down
there.

Q: What will be your biggest transition going from college to the WNBA?
What are your expectations?

Goring: I'm just ready for it. It is going to be hard work and I will
have to put up a fight, but I am ready. There are a lot of top players that
have already established their history, so going to face up against them is
just really exciting for me. I am so excited. I really want to meet Lisa Leslie.